MSW Intern Haven Academy

MSW Internship Program

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

To provide a supervised learning opportunity to doctoral-level psychology students; to support externs to develop competencies in areas including, but not limited to: psychological testing, psychotherapy, and other clinical skills.

Internship Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 school-based counseling (caseload of 6–10 students annually)
• Co-lead 2–3 small counseling groups
• Support Social-Emotional Learning Time (SELT) alongside FSS
• Learn and assist with suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis support planning
• Support with and learn about problem-solving strategies and restorative practices to develop de-escalation skills

Attendance & Family Engagement

• Manage a caseload of students identified for attendance support
• Monitor and track attendance data
• Make attendance outreach calls on days you are at internship
• Collaborate with families to develop attendance success plans that address barriers

Documentation & Data

• Maintain timely and accurate counseling notes in online systems
• Stay updated on student records (e.g., MySchool, Life Events)
• Utilize DESSA and other social-emotional data to inform interventions and track progress
• Communicate with families and teachers regarding counseling consent, treatment goals, and termination

School Community Involvement

• Participate in school-wide events and community activities
• Attend Social Emotional and Attendance meetings
• Support the Social Emotional team in the student recruitment process
• Complete breakfast, lunch, and recess supervision duties as assigned

Professional & Ethical Responsibilities

• Report all instances of suspected child abuse or maltreatment to a supervisor in a timely manner
• Provide clinical interventions aligned with Haven Academy's Social Emotional framework, including:
• Restorative Justice
• Trauma-Informed Practices
• Responsive Classroom

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Is eager to learn and engage directly in hands-on clinical work
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability within a fast-paced school environment
• Actively uses supervision for professional growth, reflection, and skill development
• Is motivated to build a diverse clinical toolbox, including assessment, intervention, and family engagement techniques
• Is comfortable engaging in reflective conversations and navigating challenging situations

Additional details regarding professional requirements, documentation expectations, and onboarding procedures will be discussed during the interview process.

Education Required

Masters's Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution